Stress Symptoms & Further Information

The everyday meaning of "stress" is being under too much pressure, usually from work or other commitments. It can have psychological and physical symptoms such as poor sleep, irritability and feeling anxious.

If you are stressed, you may also be more exposed to risk factors for diseases. For example, smokers may smoke more if they are stressed, and people who drink alcohol to relieve stress may become dependent on it. In the long term this will push up your risk of having a heart attack or stroke, and of developing certain cancers. Overall, if you are under long-term stress you are at greater risk of developing disease or dying prematurely.

Everyone reacts to stress differently, but there are some common effects to look out for. In times of extreme stress, people may tremble, hyperventilate (breathe faster and deeper than normal) or even vomit. For people with asthma, stress can trigger an asthma attack. People who are chronically stressed may have:~Periods of irritability or anger ~Apathy or depression ~Constant anxiety ~Irrational behaviour ~Loss of appetite ~Comfort eating ~Lack of concentration ~Loss of sex drive ~Increased smoking, drinking, or taking recreational drugs There can also be physical effects, which may include the following:~Excessive tiredness ~Skin problems, such as eczema ~Aches & pains resulting from tense muscles, including neck ache, backache and tension headaches ~Increased pain from arthritis and other conditions ~Heart palpitations ~Feeling sick ~Stomach & digestive problems ~For women, missed periods

Post-traumatic stress can affect anyone who has been through an extremely difficult or violent experience, such as witnessing a violent death or disaster, being involved in a serious car crash, or surviving a fire.People suffering from post-traumatic stress may experience any of the symptoms listed. They may also feel a mixture of emotions such as fear, shame, depression, guilt or anger, and recurrent memories or images that may be haunting or lead to nightmares. These feelings can last for weeks, months or even years after the traumatic event that triggered them. Hypnotherapy has been highly successful in the treatment of Post-tramatic stress (PTS).

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